Last
Friday, I told readers of this column that I had come across a very
disturbing government report and that I would be exposing that report
during my Sunday address this past Sunday morning. I did exactly that,
and anyone wishing to see an archived video of that address can do so
by using this link (the
video should be uploaded by this weekend)

The
report's header reads, "Strategic Implications of American Millennialism,
A Monograph by MAJOR Brian L. Stuckert, U.S. Army. This monograph was
defended by the degree candidate on 01 May 2008 and approved by the
monograph director and reader named below. Approved by: Timothy Challans,
Ph.D., Monograph Director; Robert Taylor, COL, MI, Monograph Reader;
Stefan J. Banach, COL, IN, Director, School of Advanced Military Studies;
Robert F. Baumann, Ph.D., Director, Graduate Degree Programs."
The School of Advanced Military Studies, United States Army Command
and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, produced the report.

Here
is the TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Why
Millennialism Matters
The Role of Civil Religion and Culture
Millennial Theologies in America
Post-Millennialism and the Founding of America
Civil War, World War and the Rise of Pre-Millennialism
Israel, Nuclear War and the Last Days
Contemporary Pre-Millennialism in the American Electorate
Contemporary Pre-Millennialism and American Culture
The Holy Land and Armageddon: U.S. Policy in the Middle East
Anti-Christ, Gog, Magog, and Armies From the East
Conclusions and Recommendations
Bibliography

Remember,
this is not a Christian university report or even a secular university's
religion department report, but rather a report written by an active
duty Army major (who is now stationed in Afghanistan, I am told) for
one of America's war colleges. Before analyzing this report, here are
some questions to ponder. Whose brainchild was this report? Did the
major select the topic himself or did a superior assign it to him? To
whom exactly was the report distributed? How was the report used? What
are the interconnections between this report and the MIAC and Department
of Homeland Security reports that draw similar conclusions? And perhaps
the biggest question is, What does this report portend for government
action in the future?

When
Major Stuckert speaks of millennialism, he is referring to the Biblical
doctrine of Eschatology--specifically, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ
to the earth to institute a 1,000-year (millennial) reign. He recognizes
some of the nuances of this doctrine in his study, most notably post-millennialism
and pre-millennialism. His report is heavily focused on pre-millennialism,
however.

At
this point, I feel it is necessary to make this observation: whether
one is a post-millennialist or a pre-millennialist, the fact that we
Christians believe in the literal return of Jesus Christ to the earth
to establish His Kingdom puts us in the same boat, as far as the ramifications
of Major Stuckert's report--and similar reports--are concerned. We Christians
need to recognize that, as far as the Stuckerts of this world are concerned,
because we believe the Bible and we believe in the literal return of
Christ, we are considered an enemy. We can disagree with one another
all we want to about whether there is a Rapture (and if there is one,
when it will occur), whether Christ will return before or after a millennial
kingdom takes place, and scores of other theological differences, but
none of that is important to the events at hand: there is a growing
sense among many governmental and military leaders in America that Bible-believing
Christians are an enemy that must be marginalized, warned about, watched,
and even controlled. And it does not matter to a tinker's dam to these
Machiavellians whether one is a post-millennialist or a pre-millennialist.
If we believe the Bible and believe that Jesus is coming again, they
consider us "dangerous." And we Christians better wake up
to this stark reality, stop fighting each other, and focus on working
together to preserve our liberties!

And
one more early observation: there is an eerie and uncanny connection
between the verbiage and spirit of Stuckert's report and the now-infamous
MIAC and Homeland Security reports. The timing, too, is significant.
The MIAC and Homeland Security reports were produced shortly after Major
Stuckert's report was produced. A coincidence? Not on your life!

"These
factors [results of millennial belief] can be problematic for any military
leader or planner attempting to achieve U.S. Government policy objectives
through strategy, operations and programs." (Abstract, page iv.)

Notice
that from the very outset of this report, Stuckert asserts that Christians
who believe in the Second Coming create circumstances or conditions
that might be "problematic" for America's military leaders.
We Christians also create "potential vulnerabilities" that
America's enemies may "exploit," according to Stuckert. Furthermore,
Stuckert laments that we Christians may even interfere with "U.S.
Government policy objectives."

Pray
tell, exactly what are those "U.S. Government policy objectives"
that Christians might prove to be "problematic" for? And is
Major Stuckert suggesting that those Christian military officers currently
serving in the US armed forces are somehow "problematic" to
"U.S. Government policy objectives"? And do these same Christian
officers make America "vulnerable" to our enemies? Is he suggesting
that military officers in the US armed forces who believe in the Second
Coming of Jesus Christ be expunged from military service, because of
their beliefs?

As
one will observe when reading the 61-page treatise, Major Stuckert,
with a broad brush, paints millennialist Christians as being serious
problems for America's foreign policy and for "U.S. Government
policy objectives," and that we must be dealt with; but he offers
no details on what, exactly, should be done. Or if he did, that part
of his treatise is not a matter of public record.

More
quotes:

"The
impact of American millennial religious ideas on U.S. Government policy
will add to strategic hubris, compel increasingly reckless international
action, and continue to over-commit the military in ways the Nation
cannot afford." (Page 1)

Again,
notice that Christians who believe in Christ's return add to pride,
recklessness, and war. Good grief! I suppose that we Christians are
also responsible for the escalating price of gas and oil too--and maybe
even global warming!

Stuckert
continues:

"First,
millennial thought and its policy implications may create strategic
transparency that affords adversaries an advantage in decision-making.
Second, an understanding of American millennial thinking may provide
adversaries with the means to manipulate American policy and subsequent
action. Third, the enemy may exploit American millennialism to increase
the fragility of and even disrupt coalitions. Fourth, adversaries may
exploit American millennialism to demoralize or TERRORIZE joint forces
and the American people. By recognizing these potential vulnerabilities,
military leaders and planners may TAKE ACTION NOW to mitigate the effects."
(Page 2. Emphasis added.)

Dear
reader, is the hair standing up on the back of your neck yet? If not,
it should be!

According
to Major Stuckert, the belief in Christ's Second Coming makes us vulnerable
to America's adversaries. In fact, these adversaries (are they foreign
or domestic? He doesn't specify) might even exploit this belief to "TERRORIZE
. . . the American people." (Emphasis added.)

There's
that "T" word again! Do you now see the connection to the
MIAC and Homeland Security reports? Is it all starting to make sense
now? Because we believe in the literal return of Christ to the earth,
do people such as Major Stuckert consider us to be potential terrorists?

And
just what does Stuckert mean by the statement, "Military leaders
and planners may take action now to mitigate the effects"? Does
he propose that we Christians be rounded up and put in all these FEMA
camps (that don't exist)? Just how does he plan for the US military
to "mitigate" the effects of us Christians? This statement
is downright chilling!

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In
this report, Major Stuckert specifically mentions the holiness and Pentecostal
churches; as well as the Assemblies of God; non-denominational churches;
and Independent and Southern Baptists. Again, anyone who believes in
the Second Coming of Christ is targeted in this report. According to
Stuckert, "Millennialism actually refers to any system of belief
or interpretation that employs a literal thousand years, or chiliad,
in reading and applying Revelation 20:1-7." (Page 9)

Stuckert
even went so far as to say that Christian "mission work, especially
overseas, [has] significant implications for U.S. foreign policy."
(Page 27)

I
bet that when you folks make that financial donation to your church's
foreign missions program you have no idea that you are causing significant
(negative) implications for US foreign policy. Well, Stuckert thinks
you are.

Stuckert
also berates Millennialists for "[driving] the U.S. further from
the U.N. in the near future since many pre-millennialists have to come
to view that body as a platform for the Anti-Christ." He went on
to say, "American pre-millennialists will also feel increasingly
threatened by the E.U. in coming years." And, "Pre-millennial
interpretations of biblical prophecy that predict the emergence of a
one-world government led by an anti-Christ causes distrust and even
antagonism toward organizations like the United Nations, the World Trade
Organization, the European Union, NAFTA and OPEC." (Page 52)

In
other words, folks, Stuckert is greatly chagrined that we Christians
do not, and will not, accept the push toward global government being
orchestrated by institutions such as the UN, the EU, et al. He feels
that because we oppose NAFTA, GATT, the WTO, the FTAA, and the overall
NEW WORLD ORDER agenda, we are "problematic" and must be "mitigated."

Stuckert
goes on to blame Christians for "problems for relations between
the U.S. and Russia" (Page 53), problems in the Middle East and
China (Page 56), as well as coming "global disaster." (Page
55)

Major
Stuckert then makes an incredible admission on page 58. He said, "War
is primarily about politics. While geography and technology play a role,
in order to be successful military leaders must be able to see the political
goals as clearly as possible. Because of the influence of pre-millennialism,
it can be difficult for military leaders to see themselves and their
government accurately and state policy goals objectively."

What
did he say? "War is primarily about politics"? I thought war
was about defending the people and territory of the United States. I
thought war was about protecting freedom and liberty. War is about politics?
So that's why our young men are fighting and dying in Iraq and Afghanistan?
It's all about politics? If so, whose politics? Major Stuckert's? Barack
Obama's? George W. Bush's? The CFR's? The UN's? Exactly whose politics
is sending our sons and daughters to fight and die? The good major doesn't
say.

But
did you catch that last sentence? "Because of the influence of
pre-millennialism [and he could just as easily have said post-millennialism],
it can be difficult for military leaders to see themselves and their
government accurately and state policy goals objectively."

Holy
cow! Belief in the Second Coming blinds military leaders? They cannot
see themselves or their government accurately? What the heck does this
mean? Is Stuckert saying that because a military officer believes the
Bible--believes in the return of Christ to the earth--he or she cannot
see themselves and cannot "see" their government properly?
Exactly what is it about his or her government that cannot be accurately
seen? Maybe Stuckert means that because a Christian military officer
believes in God, he or she cannot recognize government to be his or
her god. Is that it, Major Stuckert? You want us all to see the US federal
government as god?

On
page 59, Stuckert accuses belief in millennialism of producing "pessimism
and paranoia." On the same page, he accuses people who believe
in millennialism of causing a "predisposition toward pessimism
in world affairs and a general worsening of international relations."

Yeah!
That's right, Major! You devote 61 pages (and untold hours producing
them) accusing Christians of bringing "global disaster" to
the world, but we are the ones who are paranoid? If that isn't the pot
calling the kettle black, I don't know what is.

On
page 60, Stuckert blames Christians for having a "proclivity for
clear differentiations between good, evil, right, and wrong [which]
do not always serve us well in foreign relations or security policy."
Oh! Really?

Is
Stuckert saying that there is no right and wrong in regard to America's
policies with foreign nations? Is he saying that there is no such thing
as right and wrong in regard to security policies? Is Stuckert saying
the US government should be able to do whatever it likes, regardless
of right and wrong? Is he saying that anything done in the name of "security"
is right, regardless of what it is? Is it right to lie to the American
people, Mr. Stuckert? Is it right to violate the US Constitution? Is
it right to murder? If there is no such thing as right and wrong, moral
and immoral, in regard to the waging of war and other security matters,
pray tell, what were those Nuremberg trials all about?

In
researching this column, I found a WorldNetDaily report written by Bob
Unruh on December 19, 2009. In his report, Unruh said that an Army spokesman
"could not say whether any other writings ever had attacked a religious
belief as Stuckert's work." That's a good point. Where is the Army
report that singles out people who embrace Islam, Judaism, Catholicism,
or liberal Protestantism as being "problematic" to America's
foreign policy? Why is it that only people who embrace conservative
Christianity, or fundamentalism/millennialism were singled out?

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Unruh's
report also notes that "no study or article refuting" Stuckert's
report has been discovered. Therefore, absent a counterpoint, it might
be accurate to conclude that Stuckert's report has become de facto US
government policy. It certainly does appear that the particulars of
Stuckert's report made their way to both the MIAC and DHS reports.

My
Sunday address exposing Major Stuckert's report will be uploaded to
my web site later this week. When it is posted, it will be available
to download and distribute. It will be titled, "Seeds of Christian
Persecution Growing in the US." Watch
for it here.

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In researching
this column, I found a WorldNetDaily report written by Bob Unruh on December
19, 2009. In his report, Unruh said that an Army spokesman "could
not say whether any other writings ever had attacked a religious belief
as Stuckert's work." That's a good point. Where is the Army report
that singles out people who embrace Islam...